Nissan Altima, L31 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Altima, L31 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,7 liters. Service intervals include checking every 12 months or 15000 miles, and changing every 24 to 48 months or 30000 to 60000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Altima 2.5 (USA) (2002-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 15000 miles
  • Change 48 months/ 60000 miles
Altima 2.5 (USA) (2002-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Altima 3.5 (USA) (2002-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 15000 miles
  • Change 48 months/ 60000 miles
Altima 3.5 (USA) (2002-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Altima L31 (USA) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1.7 liters across all listed configurations, covering both the 2.5 and 3.5 engine variants for 2002-2006. A capacity in this range is typical of a compact manual gearbox service fill, meaning the figure reflects the amount of fluid needed during a standard drain-and-refill service rather than a full overhaul with complete disassembly.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 2.5 and 3.5 engine variants share identical service intervals: a fluid level check every 12 months or 15,000 miles, and a full fluid change every 48 months or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
  • Under severe use conditions, the change interval shortens considerably to every 24 months or 30,000 miles for both the 2.5 and 3.5 variants. No fluid level check interval is listed under the severe use row, only the change interval.
  • The gap between normal and severe change intervals is significant. Normal use allows up to 60,000 miles between changes, while severe use requires a change at 30,000 miles, cutting the mileage interval in half.
  • The 1.7-liter capacity figure is consistent across both the 2.5 and 3.5 engine variants, indicating no difference in manual transmission fluid volume requirements between the two engine configurations for the 2002-2006 model years.

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